A WAZA branded conservation project has been set up in Djibouti with a view of protecting habitat and native wildlife species, with a special focus on the endemic Djibouti francolin and antelope species such as the Beira antelope.

In partnership with the Melako Community Conservancy, Zoos Victoria instituted an in situ conservation program endorsed by WAZA. The campaign "Kicking Goals for Wildlife" is aimed at providing an ecologically sustainable alternative to harming wildlife by warriors-soccer.